JP4033268B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a means for improving game playability using a gaming machine, and more particularly to means suitable for application to a pachinko machine having only one normal symbol display device as a symbol display means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory view of the front portion of a conventional gaming machine, and FIG. 11 is an operation timing chart for explaining the operation of the conventional gaming machine.
[0003]
As shown in FIG. 10, this pachinko machine is provided at the center upper part of the game board, and the normal symbol display device 230 for displaying the normal symbol 1 and the normal symbol provided below the normal symbol display device 230. 1 operation gate switch 233, and the normal symbol 1 operation | movement memory | storage part 232 which consists of four LED provided above the indicator of the normal symbol display apparatus 230 is provided.
[0004]
In addition, a pair of prize ball indicator lights 250 and 251 that are lit in a predetermined lighting pattern when a prize ball for a prize winning in any one of the game media is performed are provided at upper left and right ends of the game board, An out port 245 for discharging game media that has not won any prize is provided at the lower part of the game board.
[0005]
Furthermore, an outer, arc-shaped outer rail 247 that functions as a guide track for guiding game media launched by operation of a launcher (not shown) to the upper part of the game board is provided so as to be inscribed in the outer periphery of the game board. In addition, a foul ball stop (not shown) is fixed to the tip thereof, and the game medium that cannot be guided by the outer rail 247 rolls on the game board when the firing force of the game medium by the launching device is small. An inner rail 246 for blocking is also provided.
[0006]
The game medium launched by the operation of the launching device is guided by the outer rail 247, proceeds toward the upper part of the game board, and then falls while rolling on the game board. Then, when the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 detects the passage of the game medium, the normal symbol display device 230 is driven, and a series of operations of normal symbol 1 variation display / departure determination / stop display is performed.
[0007]
The fluctuation display of the normal symbol 1 is performed in such a manner that each of the normal symbols independently changes in the three fluctuation display areas of the normal symbol display device 230. When the normal symbol 1 is fluctuating, each time the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 detects the passage of the game medium, the LEDs of the normal symbol 1 operation storage unit 232 are turned on one by one, and a maximum of four can be lit. While this LED is lit, a series of operations of normal symbol 1 variable display / departure determination / stop display is suspended, and if the game medium wins any winning slot The prize balls 250 and 251 are controlled to be turned on with a predetermined lighting pattern.
[0008]
Also, an ordinary electric accessory d235 is provided at the lower right of the ordinary symbol display device 230. The ordinary electric accessory d235 includes an ordinary symbol 2 display 234 composed of 7 segment LEDs and four LEDs. The normal symbol 2 action | operation memory | storage part 236 which consists of is provided.
[0009]
When the result of the normal symbol 1 is a specific pattern, the normal electric accessory d235 is ready for winning for a predetermined time. At this time, if the game medium wins the normal electric accessory d235, the normal symbol 2 is displayed. The instrument 234 is driven, and a series of operations of variable display / determining the appearance / stop display of the normal symbol 2 is performed. Each time the game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory d235, the LEDs of the normal symbol 2 operation storage unit 236 are lit one by one, and a maximum of four can be lit, while the LEDs are lit. A series of operations of variable display / determining of appearance / stop display of normal symbol 2 is suspended.
[0010]
When the result of the normal symbol 2 becomes a specific number, the normal electric accessory e237 provided at the lower right of the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 (lower left of the normal electric accessory d235) is a predetermined opening / closing pattern. Open and close. Then, when the ordinary electric accessory e237 is in the open state, if the game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory e237, the ordinary electric accessory f238 provided in the lower part of the game board is in the open state for a predetermined time, and can be won.
[0011]
The above operation will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. In practice, a control means such as a CPU that operates in accordance with an operation program stored in a storage medium such as a ROM obtains output signals and ON signals from various sensors and switches provided in the gaming machine. Thus, a series of control operations are performed by controlling the operation of various mechanisms such as a winning mechanism provided in the accessory and the operation of the display device.
[0012]
First, when the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 detects the passage of the game medium, the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 is turned on, and the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 outputs an ON signal (FIG. 11 (a )), The normal symbol display device 230 is in the variable display state for about 10 seconds, and then the variable display is stopped (FIG. 11B).
[0013]
Actually, before the normal symbol display device 230 enters the variable display state, the outcome of the ordinary symbol 1 is determined, and when the outcome is a specific pattern (a winning pattern), “winning” is determined. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory d235 is opened for about 6 seconds (FIG. 11 (c)).
[0014]
The normal symbol (not shown) provided in the ordinary electric accessory d235 every time the ordinary electric accessory d235 wins the ordinary electric accessory d235 within about 6 seconds when the ordinary electric accessory d235 is opened. The 2 operation switch is turned on, and an on signal is output from the normal symbol 2 operation switch (FIG. 11 (d)), so that the normal symbol 2 display 234 is in a variable display state for about 5 seconds from the first winning. Thereafter, the change display becomes the stop display (FIG. 11E).
[0015]
Actually, before the normal symbol 2 indicator 234 enters the variable display state, the outcome of the ordinary symbol 2 is determined, and this outcome is a specific number (for example, “3” or “7”). In this case, it is “winning”, and the ordinary electric accessory e237 is opened / closed with a predetermined opening / closing pattern (FIG. 11 (f)). In this example, the open state for about 1 second and the closed state for about 7 seconds are repeated twice. Finally, after the ordinary electric accessory e237 is opened for about 1 second, the ordinary electric accessory e237 is Closed.
[0016]
When the ordinary electric accessory e237 is in an open state and a game medium is won in the ordinary electric accessory e237, an ordinary electric accessory f operation switch (not shown) provided in the ordinary electric accessory e237 is turned on. When an ON signal is output from the normal electric accessory f operation switch (FIG. 11 (g)), each time the normal electric accessory f operation switch is turned ON, the normal electric accessory f238 is opened for about 6 seconds. It becomes possible to win game media to the ordinary electric accessory f238.
[0017]
In this way, in the conventional gaming machine, the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 detects the passage of the game medium, thereby determining the outcome of the normal symbol 1 and if the determined outcome is a specific pattern. If the ordinary electric accessory d235 is made a winning state, and the game medium is won in the ordinary electric accessory d235 in the winning state, the outcome of the normal symbol 2 is determined, and the determined outcome is specified. If the number is, the ordinary electric accessory e237 is made ready for winning with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and if the game medium is won in the opened ordinary electric accessory e237, the ordinary electric accessory f238 is further changed. The game was made possible by making the winning state possible.
[0018]
Therefore, with the detection of the passage of the game medium by the normal symbol 1 operation gate switch 233 as a trigger, the normal symbol 1 becomes a specific pattern, and the game medium is awarded to the normal electric accessory d235 in the open state, so that the normal symbol 2 When the outcome is a specific number, the ordinary electric accessory e237 is in an open state, and if the game medium is won in the open ordinary electric accessory e237, the ordinary electric accessory f238 is in an open state. In addition, the game is performed in a predetermined winning pattern, that is, in such a manner that the winning combinations are sequentially made into a winning enabled state.
[0019]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the conventional gaming machine as described above, since the player is expected to receive a winning feature sequentially, the game is performed in a state in which the game pattern can be predicted, so the game motivation is reduced. There was something to be done.
[0020]
In a conventional gaming machine, in order to operate a plurality of electric actors in conjunction with each other, it is necessary at least that the normal symbol becomes a specific pattern as an opportunity for the interlocking operation to be performed. The probability of becoming this specific pattern is not so high, and during normal times (when other than a specific pattern) occupying most of the game, the electric accessory does not operate in conjunction, so a plurality of electric accessories are provided. However, it cannot be said that they are used effectively, and the player lacks interest.
[0021]
Furthermore, a player plays a game aiming to win a prize, but even for a game medium that could not win a prize, the possibility of winning a prize by using this game medium is increased. It has also been desired to realize a technique for improving the game motivation by giving.
[0022]
Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide means for improving the game playability of a game machine.
[0023]
More specifically, in a conventional game machine using a plurality of electric accessories that only operated at the time of hitting and the mode of operation was monotonous, a plurality of electric actors are normally individually provided. When a specific condition is established, a gaming machine having a novel function of organically combining a plurality of electric actors and improving the gaming performance by performing an operation different from normal operation. provide.
[0024]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 determines the outcome of a normal symbol when a game medium passes a predetermined area, and when the outcome becomes a specific pattern, In a gaming machine having control means for making an item ready for winning for a predetermined time,
  A second accessory that opens and closes the game medium so that the game medium can be won in the open state; and a detecting means that detects that the game medium passes;With
  The detection means is provided immediately above the second accessory so that the game medium that has passed through the detection means can win the second accessory in the open state.
  The control means further includes
  When the passage of the game medium is detected by the detection means, the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled,
  On this occasion,
  If it is not detected that a game medium has been won in the first winning combination, the detection means can detect the passage of the gaming medium and wait for the second winning combination after a predetermined time has elapsed. By controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in the first control mode, the game medium whose passage is detected by the detection means is prevented from winning the second accessory. ,
  In the case where it is detected that the first winning combination is ready for winning and that the game medium has been won in the first winning combination, the detecting means detects passage of the gaming medium. In the second control mode, the game medium whose passage has been detected by the detection means can win the second bonus item by making the second bonus item ready for winning immediately afterward. Controls the opening / closing operation of the second characterIt is characterized by that.
[0025]
According to this, when the detection means detects the passage of the game medium, the control means controls the opening / closing operation of the second accessory according to any of a plurality of predetermined control modes.
[0026]
Here, the predetermined area refers to, for example, an area where the normal symbol actuated gate switch can detect the passage of the game medium, and setting the winning combination in a winning enabled state corresponds to opening the winning combination. On the other hand, an accessory that is in a closed state becomes a non-winning possible state. In this way, the opening / closing state of the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is in a winable state or a non-winning possible state.
[0027]
The detection means is provided, for example, directly above the winning position of the second winning combination, and the game medium whose passage is detected by the detecting means can be won when the second winning combination is in the open state. The gaming machine may be configured so that it can fall on the gaming board.
[0029]
  AlsoThe control means controls the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in one of the first control mode and the second control mode. When the second bonus item is controlled to open and close in the first control mode, the second bonus item is placed in the winning-enabled state after the detection means detects the passage of the game medium and a predetermined time has elapsed. Yes, the game medium whose passage is detected by the detecting means is prevented from winning the second bonus item.
[0030]
On the other hand, when the second accessory is controlled to be opened / closed in the second control mode, the second accessory is made ready for winning immediately after the detection means detects the passage of the game medium. The game media whose passage has been detected by the means will be won in the second bonus item.
[0032]
  AlsoWhen the control means detects that the first winning combination is in a winable state and that the game medium is won in the first winning combination, the second control mode is used for the second control mode. The game medium whose opening / closing operation is controlled and whose passage has been detected by the detecting means is awarded to the second winning combination.
[0033]
  Claims2According to the invention according to claim1In addition,A third character is provided that opens and closes and allows a game medium to be awarded when the game is open.
  The control means further includes
  When it is detected that the second winning combination is ready for winning and a game medium is won in the second winning combination in the winning enabling state, the third winning combination is set to the winning possible state.It is characterized by that.
  According to the invention of claim 3, in claim 2,
  And a notification means for notifying the remaining number of game media that can be won in the third winning combination,
  The control means further includes
  A game medium that can win a prize in the third prize when it is detected that the first prize is in a prize ready state and that a game medium has been won in the first prize in the prize winning state. Set the total number of
  Driving the notifying means to notify a subtraction result obtained by subtracting the number of game media won in the third bonus from a predetermined time from the total number of game media that can win in the third bonus; It is characterized by.
[0034]
For example, the third accessory is an accessory that is opened when the game medium wins when the second accessory is open. The predetermined time is, for example, when the gaming machine is started. Point to.
[0035]
According to this, the control means drives the notification means to notify the remaining number of game media that can be won to the third bonus item, so that the player can determine the number of game media that can be awarded to the third bonus item. The remaining number can be immediately grasped, which is convenient. Moreover, you may make it notify sequentially the remaining frequency | count which makes a 3rd accessory open state.
[0036]
  That is, the claim3In addition, a notification means for notifying the number of times of opening of the third accessory (the number of times of opening the third accessory) is provided, and the control means further determines a predetermined number of times from the total number of times of opening the third accessory. A gaming machine characterized in that the notification means is driven to notify the subtraction result obtained by subtracting the number of times the third accessory has been opened since the time has elapsed.
[0037]
  Furthermore, the invention according to claim 4 is any one of claims 1, 2, and 3, andProvided immediately above the detection means, comprising a holding means for holding the game medium for a predetermined time,
  The holding means guides the game medium whose release has been released to pass the detecting means.It is characterized by that.
[0038]
The holding means operates independently of the winning state of the game media to other objects, and the holding means puts the game medium in the hold state into a non-hold state by dropping it every predetermined time. Thus, the detection means can be detected.
[0039]
The time from when the holding means places the game medium in the on-hold state to the non-hold-up state is normally fixed, and in a specific case, the holding time of the hold state is changed. You may do it.
[0040]
  Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 4,
  The control means further includes
  When the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled in the second control mode, the holding time for holding the game medium is shortened.
[0041]
According to this, when the opening / closing control of the second accessory is performed in the second control mode, the maintenance time of the holding state is shortened, and the time for the second accessory to be opened is shortened. It is preferable because the game progress can be accelerated and the game motivation can be improved.
[0042]
  Also, a method aspect which is another aspect of the present invention, that is,,A game machine control method for determining an outcome of a normal symbol when a game medium passes a predetermined area, and controlling the first bonus item in a winning-enabled state for a predetermined time when the outcome becomes a specific pattern And detecting the passage of the game medium, and detecting the passage of the game medium, and detecting the passage of the game medium, and after the predetermined time elapses, the first feature is set to the winning-enabled state. A step of controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in any one of the control modes and the second control mode in which the second accessory is made ready for winning immediately after the passage of the game medium is detected. And when the first combination is in a state where a winning is possible, and when it is detected that a game medium has been won in the first combination in the winning state, the second combination is performed in the second control mode. Controlling opening and closing of objects MakeA game machine control method is also possible..
[0043]
According to this, first, in the first step, the passage of the game medium is detected by the detecting means, and then, in the second step, one of the control modes of the first control mode and the second control mode is detected. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled.
[0044]
Then, in the second step, when controlling the opening / closing operation of the second bonus item, the first bonus item is in a winable state, and the game medium wins a prize in the winable first feature. When this is detected, the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled in the second control mode, and the game medium whose passage has been detected by the detecting means is awarded to the second accessory.
[0045]
The detection of the passage of the game medium, which is the first step, is performed by, for example, a detection operation by a normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch (detection means) provided immediately above the winning opening of the second accessory. Also according to the invention according to this claim, it is possible to enjoy a game rich in variations of game patterns by linking the first and second actors in a pattern different from the conventional one, and the game performance is improved. .
[0046]
In practice, such a control method is realized as a gaming machine control program, and this program is stored in a storage medium such as a ROM and provided. And if it is set as the structure provided with CPU and this CPU performs the process according to the game machine control program memorize | stored in the storage medium, the game machine which can perform a series of game machine control will be constructed | assembled It becomes possible.
[0047]
  That is,Game machine control for determining the outcome of a normal symbol when the game medium passes through a predetermined area, and controlling the first character in a winning-enabled state for a predetermined time when the outcome becomes a specific pattern In a computer-readable storage medium storing a program, a process for detecting the passage of a game medium, and the first feature becomes a winning-enabled state, and a game is played in the winning-enabled first feature. When detecting that the medium has been won, immediately after detecting the passage of the game medium, a process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in the control mode for setting the second accessory in a winning enabled state. A storage medium storing a game machine control program to be executed byThoughtIt is.
[0048]
According to this, a storage medium storing a gaming machine control program is provided, and it becomes possible to construct a gaming machine using a storage medium having high portability.
This computer can be configured, for example, with a CPU (Central Treatment Device) that operates according to an operation program created in advance, and as a storage medium, an optical storage medium such as a CDROM or DVDROM, a flexible disk, etc. And the like, semiconductor storage media such as ROM and IC card, magneto-optical storage media such as MO, and the like.
[0049]
Also, when the pattern of the first symbol, which is the first symbol, becomes a probability variation symbol pattern that is a specific pattern in the winning pattern, a so-called probability variation is performed until a predetermined number of hits occur thereafter. Even if it raise | generates, since game property improves further, it is preferable.
[0050]
That is, in any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5,
The control means further has a probability that the hit probability is higher than usual until a predetermined number of hits occur when the pattern of the first symbol of the normal symbol that is the first accessory becomes a specific pattern. A gaming machine characterized by that is also conceivable.
[0051]
Here, the specific pattern is a probability variation design pattern, and as described above, for example, there are 30 types of hit patterns, of which 10 types may be determined in advance. Is possible.
[0052]
According to this, the control means normally sets the hit probability until the predetermined number of hits occur after the pattern of the first symbol of the normal symbol that has become the specific pattern. Since the probability is higher, a gaming machine having a so-called probability variation function can be realized.
[0053]
Then, for example, it is conceivable to control the hit probability so that the hit probability is increased to about “1/40” in the probability fluctuation state when the normal hit probability is about “1/400”. . Note that a gaming machine control method as described below is conceivable as a gaming machine control method having the probability variation function.
[0054]
That is, when the game medium passes through a predetermined area, the game determines the number of the normal symbol, and when the game pattern becomes a specific pattern, the gaming machine that controls the first bonus item for a predetermined time to control the winning state. In the control method,
Detecting the passing of gaming media;
When the passage of the game medium is detected, the passage of the game medium is detected, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the second control immediately after detecting the passage of the first control mode and the game medium in which the second bonus item can be awarded. Controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in any one of the second control modes for bringing the bonus item into a winning enabled state;
When the pattern of the first symbol, which is the first character, becomes a specific pattern, and thereafter, the hit probability is higher than normal until a predetermined number of hits occur,
When it is detected that the first winning combination is ready for winning, and a game medium has been won in the first winning combination in the winning enabling state, A game machine control method characterized by controlling the opening / closing operation can be considered.
[0055]
Such a control method is also realized as a gaming machine control program, and this program is stored in a storage medium such as a ROM and provided. And if it is set as the structure provided with CPU and this CPU performs the process according to the game machine control program memorize | stored in the storage medium, the game machine which can perform a series of game machine control will be constructed | assembled It becomes possible.
[0056]
It is possible to provide a storage medium for a game machine control program for realizing a gaming machine control method in consideration of this probability variation, and the following storage medium can be considered.
[0057]
That is, when the game medium passes a predetermined area, a game for determining the number of normal symbols is determined, and when the game pattern becomes a specific pattern, the game for controlling the first character to be in a winning state for a predetermined time. In a computer-readable storage medium storing a machine control program,
A process for detecting the passing of game media;
When it is detected that the first winning combination is ready for winning and a game medium is won in the first winning combination, the second winning combination is detected immediately after the passage of the gaming medium is detected. A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in a control mode for making a winning possible state;
When the pattern of the first symbol, which is the first symbol, becomes a specific pattern, the computer executes a process for increasing the probability of hitting until a predetermined number of hits thereafter. A storage medium storing a game machine control program to be executed is conceivable.
[0058]
According to this, a storage medium storing a gaming machine control program is provided, and it becomes possible to construct a gaming machine using a storage medium having high portability.
As described above, the computer can be configured with, for example, a CPU that operates according to an operation program created in advance, and the storage medium can be an optical storage medium such as a CDROM or DVDROM, a flexible Examples thereof include a magnetic storage medium such as a disk, a semiconductor storage medium such as a ROM and an IC card, and a magneto-optical storage medium such as an MO.
[0059]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, an effort will be made to explain only the main parts of the present invention as much as possible.
[0060]
First, for ease of understanding, the main parts arranged on the front of the game board and the outline of the operation will be described with reference to schematic explanatory views of the front of the game board in the gaming machine shown in FIGS. I will keep it. FIG. 9 is a more detailed schematic explanatory view of the lower part of the game board shown in FIG.
[0061]
The gaming machine shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is provided at the center upper part of the game board, and a normal symbol display device 30 for displaying a normal symbol, and a normal symbol operation gate provided below the normal symbol display device 30. A normal symbol operation storage unit 28 that can be realized by four LEDs provided above the display unit of the switch 10 and the normal symbol display device 30, and a three-digit seven segment provided above the normal symbol operation storage unit 28 An ordinary electric accessory c winning ball display device 35 that displays the number of game media that can be won in the ordinary electric accessory c44, which can be realized by an LED, is provided.
[0062]
In addition, a pair of prize-indicating lamps 252 and 253 that are lit in a predetermined lighting pattern when a prize is awarded for any one of the winning holes of the game medium is provided at the upper left and right ends of the game board, An out port 240 for discharging game media that has not won any prize is provided at the lower part of the game board. Furthermore, an outer, arc-shaped outer rail 242 that functions as a guide track for guiding a game medium launched by operation of a launcher (not shown) to the upper part of the game board is provided so as to be inscribed in the outer periphery of the game board. In addition, a foul ball stop (not shown) is fixed to the tip thereof, and when the launching force of the game medium by the launcher is small, the game medium that cannot be guided by the outer rail 242 rolls on the game board. An inner rail 241 for blocking is also provided.
[0063]
The game medium launched by the operation of the launching device (not shown) is guided by the outer rail 247, proceeds toward the upper part of the game board, and then falls while rolling on the game board. When the normal symbol operation gate switch 10 detects the passage of the game medium, the normal symbol display device 30 is driven to perform a series of operations of normal symbol variation display / departure determination / stop display.
[0064]
The variation display of the normal symbol is performed in such a manner that each of the normal symbols independently changes in the three variation display areas of the normal symbol display device 30. Specifically, after the determination of the outcome, the normal symbol display device 30 performs a variable display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, which are three-digit symbols, and then the left symbol that is variably displayed, The middle symbol and the right symbol are displayed in such a manner that the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped in this order.
[0065]
During normal symbol fluctuation, each time the normal symbol operation gate switch 10 detects the passage of the game medium, the LEDs of the normal symbol operation storage unit 28 are turned on one by one, and a maximum of four LEDs can be turned on. While this LED is lit, a series of operations of normal symbol variable display / determining / determination display is suspended, and if a game medium wins any of the winning openings, As the ball is played, the prize-indicating lamps 252 and 253 are controlled to be lit with a predetermined lighting pattern.
[0066]
In addition, a normal electric accessory a40 is provided on the left side of the normal symbol display device 30, and when the appearance of the normal symbol is a specific pattern, the normal electric accessory a40 is in a state where a prize can be awarded for a predetermined time. . At this time, if the game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory a40, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory c44 described later is performed with a specific control pattern.
[0067]
Further, a holding device 60 is provided below the normal symbol display device 30. Further, below the holding device 60, the normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 and the normal electric accessory c44 are sequentially arranged from the top. , And a normal electric accessory b42 is provided.
[0068]
When the ordinary electric accessory b42 is in the winning state (open state) and the game medium is won, the ordinary electric accessory c44 is in the winning state (open state), and the game medium passes through. When the normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 as the detecting means for detecting the detection of the passage of the game medium, the opening / closing control operation of the normal electric accessory b42 in a certain control mode is performed.
[0069]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing in more detail the configurations of the holding device 60, the ordinary electric accessory b42, and the ordinary electric accessory c44, and schematically shows a state in which these are viewed from the front side of the gaming machine.
[0070]
The holding device 60 (holding means) is fixed to the distal end portion of a shaft 65 that is normally rotated at a constant speed by a motor (not shown) that passes through the fixing member 64 fixed to the game board and the fixing member 64. The circular thin plate-shaped rotating member 61, a holding member 62 provided on a part of the outer periphery of the rotating member 61, for holding one rolling game medium, and the holding by the holding member 62 are released. When this is done, it has a guide member 63 that guides the game medium falling downward through the area sandwiched between the two life nails 121 to the normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15.
[0071]
The normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 has a ring shape having an opening with a circular cross section of a size through which one game medium can pass, and when the game medium passes through the opening, The normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 detects the passage of the game medium. The ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 can be realized, for example, by a configuration having a proximity sensor or the like.
[0072]
In addition, the ordinary electric accessory c44 can set a winning state and a non-winning state by opening and closing a member that is sufficiently long in the horizontal direction compared to the vertical direction so as to form a winning opening that is very long in the horizontal direction. In addition, the ordinary electric accessory b42 can set a winning state and a non-winning state by an opening / closing operation of a member that is slightly longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction.
[0073]
Then, when the game medium is not won in the prize and is held by the holding member 62, the holding member 62 that performs the rotating operation together with the rotating operation of the rotating member 61 is released by the rotating operation of the rotating member 61. The released game medium is guided by the guide member 63 and passes between the two life nails 121 and passes through the normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15.
[0074]
In this way, the holding device 60 performs an operation of releasing the held game medium from the hold state and dropping downward at every predetermined time. If the upper ends of the left and right guide members 63 are made sufficiently long, even if there is a game medium currently held by the hold member 62, the currently held game medium is not stored. Other game media can be stopped at the upper end of the guide member 63 so that the next game media is held immediately after being dropped, and the next hold operation is performed immediately. The game motivation can be improved.
[0075]
FIG. 7 shows an opening / closing control pattern of the ordinary electric accessory b42. As shown in FIG. 7A, when the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 detects the passage of the game medium, The accessory b actuating gate switch outputs an ON signal.
[0076]
FIG. 7B shows the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 in the first control mode (first opening pattern), and this first control mode is the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate. This is a control mode in which the ordinary electric accessory b42 is placed in a winning-enabled state (open state for 2 seconds) after a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) has elapsed since the switch-on signal was output. FIG. 7C shows the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 in the second control mode (second opening pattern). The second control mode is the ordinary electric accessory b. This is a control mode in which the ordinary electric accessory b42 is placed in a winning-enabled state (open state for 2 seconds) immediately after the operation gate switch-on signal is output.
[0077]
Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory b42 is controlled to be opened and closed in the second control mode, the game medium released from the hold by the holding device 60 and dropped is awarded to the ordinary electric accessory b42. On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory b42 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first control mode, the game medium that has been released from the hold by the holding device 60 and dropped is prevented from winning the ordinary electric accessory b42.
[0078]
However, even in this case, since the ordinary electric accessory b42 is in an open state for a predetermined time, the ordinary electric accessory b42 can be directly awarded to the ordinary electric accessory b42 by rolling another game medium. It is possible to design a gaming machine that adjusts the size, position, etc. of the prize winning opening.
[0079]
In other words, depending on the design mode of the ordinary electric accessory b42 and the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15, a game medium that can win a prize for the ordinary electric accessory b42 is passed through the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15. It is also possible to use only the medium, or to allow the game medium that has been rolled from other places to win the ordinary electric accessory b42 without passing through the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15.
[0080]
Then, when a game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory b42 that is controlled to open and close in the second control mode, the ordinary electric accessory c44 is opened for a predetermined time, and the total number of game media that can be won is equal to the ordinary electric accessory. When the game c is displayed on the object c winning ball display device 35 and the displayed number of game media are awarded to the ordinary electric accessory c44, the control mode becomes the first control mode. The total number of game media that can be won each time the game medium is won in the ordinary electric game c44 decreases, and the total number of game media that can be won is decreased in order. It is displayed on the ball number display device 35.
[0081]
What has been described above is a schematic diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration and operation of the main part of the present invention, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention.
Now, the configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to a block diagram and a flowchart.
[0082]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, a power supply unit (power supply circuit, reset circuit, etc.) that is not a main part of the present invention. The effect production unit (effect light such as indicator light and speaker, generation / output unit of sound effect), the input / output interface unit, etc. will be omitted as much as possible.
[0083]
This gaming machine includes a normal symbol operating gate switch 10 that outputs an ON signal when the passage of a game medium is detected, a normal electric accessory b operating gate switch 15 that outputs an ON signal when the passage of a game medium is detected, and a normal electric motor. An ordinary electric accessory a winning sensor 20 that outputs an output signal when a game medium wins the accessory a40 and an ordinary electric accessory b42 are provided, and an ON signal is output when a game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory b42. The ordinary electric accessory b switch 22 is connected to the ordinary electric accessory c winning sensor 26 which outputs an output signal when a game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory c44, and these ON signals and output signals can be inputted. A CPU (central processing unit) 100 as control means for performing a series of control operations, and a ROM 50 which is an example of a storage medium for storing an operation program of the CPU 100 , A holding capable counter area 57 various counter values, and and a RAM55 that functions as a work area having a flag area and the like.
[0084]
Furthermore, the normal symbol operation storage unit 28 that displays the storage result of the number of times the normal symbol operation gate switch 10 of the game medium can be realized, and the liquid crystal display that can be realized by the holding device 60, four LEDs, and the normal symbol 3 The normal symbol display device 30 that can display the variable display and stop display independently in each of the two display areas, and the number of the normal electric accessory c winning balls that sequentially displays the total number of game media that can be won in the normal electric accessory c44. A display device 35 (notification means), an ordinary electric accessory a40 (first accessory), an ordinary electric accessory b42 (second accessory), and an ordinary electric accessory c44 (third accessory). Are connected to the CPU 100 so that their operations can be controlled.
[0085]
Each sensor and each switch can be realized by a known technique using, for example, a proximity sensor, and the display device can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display. This gaming machine includes, for example, a sensor, a switch, an accessory It can be realized by a single computer system provided with a display device and various control mechanisms.
[0086]
Next, the control operation of this gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that the following series of control operations are executed by the CPU 100 performing operations according to an operation program stored in a storage medium such as the ROM 50. FIG. 2 is a general flowchart showing a series of control operations performed by the gaming machine.
[0087]
First, initialization processing is performed in step S200. As the initialization process, the CPU 100 clears the memory area including the counter area 57 of the RAM 55, turns off all the LEDs constituting the normal symbol operation storage unit 28, the normal symbol display device 30 and the normal electric motor. For example, performing a predetermined initial display on each display device of the accessory c winning ball display device 35, starting the holding device 60, and the like. Thereafter, the activated holding device 60 normally maintains a driving state independent of the winning status of other winnings.
[0088]
Next, in step S220, the CPU 100 performs normal symbol operation counter update processing. With reference to FIG. 3, the normal symbol operation counter update process in step S220 will be described.
[0089]
This process is a process for updating the value of the counter stored in the counter area 57 for counting the number of times that the normal symbol operation gate switch 10 detects the passage of the game medium.
[0090]
First, in step S300, it is determined whether or not an on signal is obtained from the normal symbol operation gate switch 10, and if the normal symbol operation gate switch 10 detects the passage of the game medium, an on signal is obtained ( (Yes), the process proceeds to step S305, and otherwise (No), the process returns.
[0091]
Next, in step S305, it is determined whether the counter value is 4 or more (Yes) or not (No). If the counter value is 4 or more, the process returns. Otherwise, the process returns. Proceed to step S310. Here, the counter value “4” is the maximum number that can be displayed in the normal symbol operation storage unit 28.
[0092]
Next, in step S310, the CPU 100 increments the value of the counter stored in the counter area 57 by one. In step S320, a random number is generated to determine the appearance of the normal symbol, and the generated random number is stored in a predetermined area in the RAM 55. At this time, the CPU 100 controls the normal symbol operation storage unit 28 so that as many LEDs as the number of counters are turned on.
[0093]
Next, the process proceeds to step S230 in FIG. 2, and in step S230, a normal symbol / normal electric accessory a process is performed. This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
[0094]
The normal symbol / ordinary electric accessory a processing is performed by determining the outcome of the normal symbol and making a hit determination, or by controlling the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory a according to the winning of the game medium to the ordinary electric accessory a. Is what you do.
[0095]
First, in step S400, it is checked whether or not the value of the counter is 0. If it is 0 (Yes), the process returns without performing any processing, and if it is not 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, the counter value stored in the counter area 57 is decreased by one. At this time, the CPU 100 controls the normal symbol operation storage unit 28 so that as many LEDs as the number of counters are turned on.
[0096]
Since the counter value is not 0, in order to continue the normal symbol / electrical accessory a processing, in step S410, the outcome of the normal symbol is determined based on the already generated random number, and the outcome is specified. It is determined whether or not this pattern is a hit (step S415). If it is a win (Yes), the process proceeds to step S420, a hit flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and if it is not a win (No), the process proceeds to step S425. In addition, the random number used for the hit determination is cleared before performing the process of step S425.
[0097]
Note that the process of generating a random number to determine the outcome and determining whether or not the outcome is a hit pattern can be realized by a known algorithm, and therefore detailed description thereof will be given here. That is omitted.
[0098]
Next, in step S425, CPU100 performs the display which makes each symbol a stop state, after performing the fluctuation display of the symbol of the normal symbol display apparatus 30 for a predetermined time. The symbols are stopped in the order of, for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol.
[0099]
Further, in step S430, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is set. If it is not set (No), the process returns. If it is set (Yes), the hit flag is reset. At the same time, the process proceeds to step S435.
[0100]
In step S435, since the outcome is a win, the CPU 100 performs opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory a40. Thereby, for example, the ordinary electric accessory a40 is controlled to open and close so that the game medium is in an open state in which a game medium can be won for a predetermined time and then closed.
[0101]
In step S440, the CPU 100 determines whether or not a game medium has won a prize for the ordinary electric accessory a40 by determining whether or not an output signal has been given from the ordinary electric accessory a winning sensor 20, and the normal electric If a game medium is won for the bonus item a40 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S445. If no prize is won (No), the process returns.
[0102]
In step S445, a preset maximum number (for example, 160) is stored in a winning ball counter indicating the total number of balls that can be won in the ordinary electric accessory c44, which is stored in the counter area 57. The CPU 100 controls the ordinary electric accessory c winning ball display device 35 so as to display a number corresponding to the value of the winning ball counter at any time. Thereby, when the process of step S445 is performed for the first time, the display “35” is displayed on the ordinary electric accessory c winning ball display device 35, for example.
[0103]
If the routine proceeds to step S445, it is a time when the normal symbol is a hit, and as will be described later, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory c44 is performed as shown in FIG. In this case, if the rotation speed of the rotating member 61 of the holding device 60 is increased from “1 rotation / 30 (s)” in the normal state, the normal electric accessory b42 is obtained. The time it takes to win the game will be shortened, the progress of the game will be accelerated, and the willingness to play will be improved.
[0104]
Next, it progresses to step S240 of FIG. 2, and a normal electric accessory b process is performed. This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In this process, when an ON signal is output from the normal electric accessory b operation gate switch 15, the opening / closing control of the normal electric accessory b42 is performed in either the first control mode or the second control mode. Is.
[0105]
First, in step S <b> 500, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory b operation gate switch 15 detects the passage of the game medium and an on signal is output from the normal electric accessory b operation gate switch 15. If the ON signal is not output from the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate switch 15 (No), the process returns. If the ON signal is output from the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate switch 15 (Yes), Step S505 is performed. Proceed to
[0106]
In step S505, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the value of the winning ball counter stored in the counter area 57 is zero. When the value of the winning ball number counter is 0 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S510, and when the value of the winning ball number counter is other than 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S515.
[0107]
In step S510, the CPU 100 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory b42 so that the first opening pattern (first control pattern) shown in FIG. 7 is obtained, and in step S515, the second opening pattern shown in FIG. The CPU 100 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory b42 so that the opening pattern (second control pattern) is obtained.
[0108]
When the value of the winning ball counter is other than 0, it is still possible to win the ordinary electric accessory c44, so the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed with the second control pattern, and the ordinary electric accessory b. The game medium that has passed through the actuating gate switch 15 is surely awarded to the ordinary electric accessory b42. On the other hand, if the value of the winning ball counter is 0, the prize is awarded to the ordinary electric accessory c44. In the first control pattern, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed, and the game medium that has passed through the ordinary electric accessory b operating gate switch 15 wins the ordinary electric accessory b42. Try to stop.
[0109]
Next, it progresses to step S250 of FIG. 2, and a normal electric accessory c process is performed. This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In this process, if there is a game medium winning in the ordinary electric accessory b42, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory c44 is performed.
[0110]
First, in step S600, when detecting the winning of a game medium to the ordinary electric accessory b42 provided inside the ordinary electric accessory b42, the switch 100 in the ordinary electric accessory b outputs an ON signal to the CPU 100. It is then determined whether an ON signal is given.
[0111]
When the CPU 100 receives the ON signal from the switch 22 in the ordinary electric accessory b (Yes), the process proceeds to step S605, and when it does not receive the ON signal (No), the process returns.
[0112]
Next, in step S605, the CPU 100 performs opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory c44. By the opening / closing control by the CPU 100, for example, the ordinary electric accessory c44 is controlled to be in a closed state in which a winning is not possible after being put in an open state in which a winning is possible for 6 seconds.
[0113]
In step S610, the CPU 100 determines whether or not an output signal is received from the ordinary electric accessory c winning sensor 26, and if not received (No), it is determined that there is no prize for the ordinary electric accessory c44. On the other hand, if it is desired to receive (Yes), the process proceeds to step S615 assuming that there is a prize for the ordinary electric accessory c44. Note that the ordinary electric accessory c winning sensor 26 is configured to output an output signal in accordance with the number of winning balls, and the CPU 100 counts the output signal from the ordinary electric accessory c winning sensor 26. The process for obtaining the number of winning balls is performed.
[0114]
In step S615, since the CPU 100 has won the ordinary electric accessory c44, the CPU 100 decreases the value of the winning ball counter stored in the counter area 57 by the number of winning balls. The ordinary electric accessory c winning ball display device 35 is controlled so as to display the value of the new winning ball counter.
[0115]
In this way, the predetermined number (for example, at the time of initial reset) is awarded to the ordinary electric accessory c44 from the total number of game media that can be won in the ordinary electric accessory c44 (third accessory). By displaying the subtraction result obtained by subtracting the number of game media displayed on the ordinary electric accessory c winning ball number display device 35 as a notification means, the player can store the remaining game media in the ordinary electric accessory c44. The number can be grasped immediately and it is convenient. Needless to say, the remaining number can be notified by voice or the like.
[0116]
Next, when the ordinary electric accessory c process in step S250 is completed, the process proceeds to step S220 in FIG. 2 and the control operation is continued. The processing described above is the processing of the main part of the present invention, and the prize ball operation, the sound effect / effect light output processing, and the like are not described.
[0117]
By the way, it is conceivable to control the operation of the gaming machine using an opening number counter instead of the above-mentioned winning ball counter. The opening number counter stores a value of the number of times (the number of times of opening) the ordinary electric accessory c44 is opened after the ordinary electric accessory b42 starts to be opened and closed in the second control mode. The opening number counter is reset every time the ordinary electric accessory b42 starts to be opened and closed in the second control mode, and a predetermined initial value is set.
[0118]
For this purpose, first, instead of the process of “setting the counter value in the winning ball counter” in step S445 of FIG. 4, the process of “setting the counter value in the number-of-openings counter” is performed. Here, the setting of the number-of-opening counter value may be performed by the CPU 100 storing a predetermined value in the number-of-opening counter in the counter area 57.
[0119]
Then, the process of step S615 in FIG. 6 may be deleted, and the ordinary electric accessory b process shown in FIG. 5 may be replaced with the process shown in FIG. 12 described below.
In step S1200 of FIG. 12, first, the CPU 100 detects whether or not the normal electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 detects the passage of the game medium and an on signal is output from the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15. Determine. When the ON signal is not output from the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate switch 15 (No), the process returns, and when the ON signal is output from the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate switch 15 (Yes), step S1205. Proceed to
[0120]
In step S1205, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the value of the number-of-opens counter stored in the counter area 57 is zero. If the value of the opening number counter is 0 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1210. If the value of the opening number counter is other than 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S1215.
[0121]
In step S1210, the CPU 100 controls the normal electric accessory b42 to open and close so that the first opening pattern (first control pattern) shown in FIG. 7 is obtained. In step S1215, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number-of-releases counter stored in the counter area 57, and the flow advances to step S1220.
[0122]
In step S1220, the CPU 100 controls the normal electric accessory b42 to open and close so that the second opening pattern (second control pattern) shown in FIG. 7 is obtained.
When the value of the number-of-opening counter is other than 0 by the above control processing, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed with the second control pattern, and the game medium passed through the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 The normal electric accessory b42 is surely won, and when the value of the opening number counter is 0, the open / close control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed with the first control pattern, and the normal electric The game medium that has passed through the accessory b actuating gate switch 15 is prevented from winning the ordinary electric accessory b42.
[0123]
As described above, even when the number-of-opening counter is used, it is possible to perform the gaming machine control in the same manner as the winning ball counter.
Then, similarly to the winning ball counter, if the value of the number-of-opens counter is sequentially displayed on a display device such as a 7-segment LED, the player can open / close the ordinary electric accessory c44 in the second control mode. Since the game can be performed while grasping the remaining number of times, the game can be continued with interest.
[0124]
For example, a new processing step for performing “display processing of the number-of-opening counter” is provided after step S1220, and the CPU 100 controls the operation of the display device so that the number of times of opening is set. A process for displaying the value of the counter on the display device may be performed.
[0125]
According to the embodiment described above, when the game medium passes a predetermined area, the outcome of the normal symbol is determined, and when the outcome becomes a specific pattern, the ordinary electric accessory a40 (first When controlling the bonus game) to the winning possible state for a predetermined time, the game medium further includes a step of detecting that the game medium passes through the normal electric game instrument b actuating gate switch 15 and a game medium is detected. After the passage of a predetermined time from the detection of the passage of the game, the first control mode in which the ordinary electric accessory b42 (second accessory) is made ready for winning, and the ordinary electric combination immediately after the passage of the game medium is detected. Controlling the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 (second accessory) in any one of the second control modes for making the item b42 (second accessory) ready for winning. In addition, ordinary electric accessory a4 When it is detected that the (first combination) is ready for winning and the game medium is won in the ordinary electric combination a40 (first combination) in the winning enabled state, the second control mode is used. Since the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 (second accessory) is controlled, a game in which the ordinary electric accessory a40 and the ordinary electric accessory b42 (first and second actors) are linked. Can be enjoyed, and the playability is improved.
[0126]
In order to realize such a control operation, a gaming machine control program describing a control procedure is stored in a storage medium such as a ROM, and a CPU constituting the computer stores a gaming machine control program stored in the storage medium. It is possible to construct a gaming machine that can read and execute the control operation described above.
[0127]
That is, when the game medium passes a predetermined area, a game for determining the number of normal symbols is determined, and when the game pattern becomes a specific pattern, the game for controlling the first character to be in a winning state for a predetermined time. In the computer-readable storage medium storing the machine control program, the process for detecting the passing of the game medium, the first winning combination is in a winning possible state, and the first winning combination in the winning possible state When the game medium is detected to be won, the process of controlling the opening / closing operation of the second bonus item in the control mode in which the second bonus item is made ready for winning immediately after the passage of the game medium is detected. A storage medium storing a game machine control program to be executed by a computer can be provided.
[0128]
Furthermore, by having a configuration including the holding device 60, it is possible for the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 to detect a game medium that is held (held) during the game by the operation of the holding device 60. The non-holding state is made every predetermined time, that is, the game medium is dropped downward every predetermined time so that the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 can be detected, so that the second control mode and The opening / closing control operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed in any one of the first control modes, and this also makes it possible to improve gaming properties.
[0129]
Even if the opening / closing control operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed in the first control mode, the game medium dropped from the holding device 60 is won at the timing when the ordinary electric accessory b42 is opened. That is, that is, a guide trajectory of the game medium passing through the right and left of the ordinary electric accessory b actuating gate switch 15 to the ordinary electric accessory b42 is secured. The game machine is designed in consideration of the shape of the left and right parts of 15 and the size / arrangement of the ordinary electric accessory b42, and the ordinary electric accessory is operated by the operation of the holding device 60 that operates independently of the winning situation of the other accessory. If the possibility of winning a prize in b42 is guaranteed, the gameability is increased, and the decline in game motivation can be prevented. Of course, the game medium dropped from the holding device 60 may be won to the ordinary electric accessory c44 in the open state, so that the willingness to play is also improved.
[0130]
As described above, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as an aspect for obtaining a win, “when the normal pattern turns into a specific pattern and the game medium wins the first bonus item” , In the second control mode, the first mode that the game medium wins the ordinary electric accessory b42 and “the normal symbol does not become a specific pattern, or even if it becomes a specific pattern, There is a second mode in which the game medium is won in the ordinary electric accessory b42 in the first control mode even when the game medium is not won in the first game, and there are a wide variety of game patterns. You can enjoy the game.
[0131]
That is, “the game using the normal symbol actuated gate switch 10, the normal symbol display device 30, and the ordinary electric accessory a40” which is the first aspect, and the “normal electric accessory b gate switch 15 which is the second aspect, The “game using the ordinary electric accessory b42” normally operates as independent ones, but the hits generated in the first mode affect the second mode and are games that were independent independently. It is possible to enjoy two types of game modes at the same time by operating the motor combination independently in the normal state by combining the modes organically and functioning as one game. Occurrence of hits affects the second mode, enables organic coupling of the game modes, makes it difficult to predict game patterns, and realizes a gaming machine with greatly improved interest. In addition, for example, if the hit in the first mode is “big hit” and the hit in the second mode is “small hit”, a difference is provided between the game modes, which is preferable because it further enhances the interest. .
[0132]
In addition, even if the gaming machine is configured to have two different game patterns, the ordinary electric accessory b42 and the ordinary electric accessory c44 are shared, so that they are arranged in a limited space on the game board. There is also an effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in variations of gaming patterns without increasing the number of parts to be played.
[0133]
Further, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment described above, when the pattern of the normal symbol display device 30 is a specific pattern among the winning patterns (for example, there are 30 kinds of winning patterns, It is also possible to create an operation program for the CPU 100 so as to cause a so-called probability variation until a predetermined number of hits occur thereafter, when any one of 10 predetermined patterns is included) This is preferable because of improved properties.
[0134]
For this purpose, for example, in the hit determination process in step S410 of FIG. 4, if the pattern of the outcome is a probability variation symbol pattern that causes a probability variation, a predetermined number of times thereafter. Until the hit occurs, a probability variation flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and the CPU 100 sets the output of the normal symbol display device 30 so that the hit probability is higher than normal while the flag is set. This can be determined, and this can also improve the player's willingness to play. Note that the probability variation process itself can be realized by a known algorithm, and therefore, detailed description of the probability variation process is avoided here.
[0135]
A control process for causing the probability fluctuation will be described with reference to FIG.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is provided between step S415 and step S420 in the flowchart of FIG. Now, a case where the CPU 100 determines in step S415 that the outcome is a win will be described.
[0136]
First, in step S1300, CPU 100 determines whether or not the outcome is a probability variation symbol pattern. If the outcome is a probability variation symbol pattern (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1305. Otherwise (No), the process proceeds to step S1310.
[0137]
In step S1305, the CPU 100 sets a probability variation flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and proceeds to step S420. Thereafter, when the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 100 performs a control operation so that a hit occurs with a high probability. For example, it is conceivable that a normal hit probability of about “1/400” is increased to a hit probability of about “1/40” in the probability fluctuation state by increasing the hit probability.
[0138]
On the other hand, in step S1310, since the outcome is not a probability variation symbol pattern, it is determined in step S1310 whether or not the number of hits since the probability variation flag is set is greater than a predetermined number. Such a determination may be made based on, for example, the number of hit flags set in step S420 after the probability variation flag is set. Next, if the number of hits since the probability variation flag is set is greater than the predetermined number (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1315. Otherwise (No), the process proceeds to step S420.
[0139]
Furthermore, in step S1315, since the number of hits since the probability variation flag was set has reached a predetermined number or more, the CPU 100 lowers the probability variation flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and proceeds to step S1315.
[0140]
By performing such a process, even if a gaming machine has only one normal symbol display device as a symbol display means for a predetermined number of times after the outcome becomes a probability variation symbol pattern, a high hit occurs. It is possible to realize a probability variation function that generates a hit with a probability, and an effect of further improving game playability can be obtained.
[0141]
In order to realize such a control operation including probability variation processing, a game machine control program describing a control procedure is stored in a storage medium such as a ROM, and a game in which a CPU constituting the computer is stored in the storage medium It is possible to construct a gaming machine that can read a machine control program and execute a control operation including a probability variation process.
[0142]
That is, when the game medium passes a predetermined area, a game for determining the number of normal symbols is determined, and when the game pattern becomes a specific pattern, the game for controlling the first character to be in a winning state for a predetermined time. In the computer-readable storage medium storing the machine control program, the process for detecting the passing of the game medium and the first winning combination become a winning possible state, and the first winning combination in the winning possible state When detecting that the game medium has been won, immediately after detecting the passage of the game medium, a process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in a control mode for bringing the second accessory into a winning enabled state; When the pattern of the normal symbol that is one of the actors becomes a specific pattern, the computer is caused to execute a process for making the hit probability higher than normal until a predetermined number of hits thereafter. Game machine The storage medium storing the control program is also effect that becomes feasible.
[0143]
In the embodiment described above, the case where the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is controlled in one of the two control modes of the first and second control modes has been described. In general, for example, a third control mode is newly added to open the ordinary electric accessory b42 in an open state. For example, the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42 is performed using one of a plurality of control modes. Even if it is controlled, it is preferable because gameability can be improved.
[0144]
In this case, for example, the control pattern is associated with the pattern of the normal symbol, and the CPU 100 adopts the control mode corresponding to the pattern of the output determined by itself. It is conceivable to adopt and control the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory b42.
[0145]
More specifically, the correspondence between the pattern of the normal symbol and the control mode may be performed as follows. For example, “aaa”, “bbb”, “ccc”, “ddd”, “eeee”, “fff”, “ggg”, “hhh”, “iii”, “jjj” (a, b, c, d , E, f, g, h, i, and j are numbers and patterns displayed on the normal symbol display device 30 as normal symbols).
[0146]
On the other hand, as the control mode, the first control mode shown in FIG. 7A (first release pattern: this control mode is normal for 2 seconds after the normal electric accessory b operation gate switch-on signal is output. 7 (b) is a control mode in which the electric accessory b42 is closed, the normal electric accessory b42 is opened for 2 seconds, and then the normal electric accessory b42 is closed). Second control mode (second opening pattern: in this control mode, the ordinary electric accessory b42 is opened for 2 seconds immediately after the normal electric accessory b operation gate switch-on signal is output, and thereafter It is assumed that a control mode in which the electric accessory b42 is closed) and a third control mode not illustrated in FIG. 7 are set.
[0147]
In the third control mode, for example, the ordinary electric accessory b42 is closed for 2 seconds after the ordinary electric accessory b operation gate switch on signal is output, and then the ordinary electric accessory b42 is turned on for 30 seconds. It is assumed that the control mode is in the open state and then the normal electric accessory b42 is closed. In this description, it is assumed that three types of control modes, the first control mode, the second control mode, and the third control mode, are defined, but four or more types of control modes are defined. It goes without saying that it is good.
[0148]
Now, the above-mentioned ten types of patterns (“aaa”, “bbb”, “ccc”, “ddd”, “eeee”, “fff”, “ggg”, “hhh”, “iii”, “jjj”) )), A table corresponding to one of the control modes is stored in the ROM 50 in a nonvolatile manner.
[0149]
For example, the first control mode for the outcome pattern “aaa”, the second control mode for the outcome pattern “bbb”, the third control mode for the outcome pattern “ccc”, A table describing the correspondence between the output pattern and the control mode is stored in the ROM 50 in a non-volatile manner, such as the first control mode for the output pattern “jjj”.
[0150]
Now, after the step of determining whether or not the winning in step S415 of the normal symbol / ordinary electric accessory a processing in FIG. 4, the following processing steps are provided to perform new processing. .
[0151]
That is, when it is determined that the winning is determined (“Yes” in step S415), the step of checking the winning pattern is referred to, and the table stored in the ROM 50 in a nonvolatile manner is referred to. A step of acquiring a control mode corresponding to the pattern and storing the acquired control mode in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is provided.
[0152]
Thereby, when the control process proceeds to Yes in step S415, the CPU 100 checks which of the 10 types of output patterns is the winning pattern, and refers to the table stored in the ROM 50. The control mode corresponding to the pattern of the turn is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. Note that after the end of this storage process, the CPU 100 performs the process of step S420.
[0153]
Then, in the ordinary electric accessory b process of FIG. 5, steps S505, 510, and 515 are deleted, and a new “open / close control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 by the control mode stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55” is performed. The step to be performed is provided between step S500 and the return.
[0154]
Thereby, the CPU 100 refers to the control mode already stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 55, performs the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 in this control mode, and ends the ordinary electric accessory b process.
[0155]
As described above, in the case where the control mode is the first control mode, the normal electric motor is used to prevent the game medium that has passed through the normal electric actor b operation gate switch 15 from winning the normal electric actor b42. When the accessory b42 is controlled to open and close, and when the control mode is the second control mode, the ordinary electric accessory b42 is controlled to open and close so as to surely win the ordinary electric accessory b42. When the control mode is the third control mode, the ordinary electric accessory b42 is prevented so that the game medium that has passed through the ordinary electric accessory b operating gate switch 15 is prevented from winning the ordinary electric accessory b42. Is opened and closed, but since the time of the open state is relatively long, immediately after a certain game medium is dropped from the holding device 60, if the next gaming medium is held by the holding device 60 and dropped from the holding device 60, It is possible to win a prize for the ordinary electric accessory b42.
[0156]
In this way, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory b42 can be performed according to the pattern of the outcome, and it is possible to enjoy a variety of games.
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, even in a gaming machine having only one ordinary symbol display device as a symbol display means, a control mode in which a plurality of operations of the ordinary electric accessory b42 exist. By controlling according to any of the above, or by providing a holding device 60, it is rich in variations of game patterns, for example, by linking the actions of a plurality of objects in a special manner, and the gameability is remarkably improved. A gaming means can be provided.
[0157]
  As explained above, claim 1Or 2According to the invention, the control unit controls the opening / closing operation of the second accessory according to any one of the plurality of types of control modes when the detection unit detects the passage of the game medium. It is possible to improve the game performance of the game using the game and prevent the game motivation from being reduced.
[0158]
  Also,A plurality of control modes, a first control mode in which the second accessory is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed after detecting passage of the game medium, and immediately after the detection means detects the passage of the game medium Since the control mode is any one of the second control modes in which the second accessory is opened, and the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled in any one of the control modes. Since the game can be performed while enjoying the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in the control mode, the effect of further improving the game performance can be obtained.
[0159]
  Also,Further, when the control means detects that the first winning combination is ready for winning and that the game medium has won the first winning combination in the winning enabling state, Since the opening / closing operation of the accessory is controlled, it is possible to enjoy a game in which the first accessory and the second accessory are interlocked with a pattern different from the conventional one, and this also improves the game performance.
[0160]
  And claims3According to the invention according to claim2In addition to the above effects, the control means further determines the number of game media won in the third bonus from a predetermined time from the predetermined total number of game media that can win in the third bonus. Since the reduced subtraction result is notified to the notification means, the player can immediately grasp the remaining number of game media that can be won in the third bonus item, which is advantageous in that it is highly convenient.
[0161]
  And claims4 orAccording to the invention according to claim 5, claims 1, 2And 3In addition to any of the above effects, the holding means puts the game medium put on hold by the game into a non-holding state so that the detecting means can detect it, so that it is possible to improve the gameability. become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an open / close control mode of the ordinary electric accessory b.
FIG. 8 is a schematic explanatory view of a front portion of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a schematic explanatory view of the lower front portion of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory view of a front portion of a conventional gaming machine.
FIG. 11 is an operation timing chart for explaining the operation of a conventional gaming machine.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Normal design gate switch
15 Ordinary electric accessory b actuated gate switch
20 Ordinary electric accessory a prize sensor
22 Switch in normal electric accessory b
26 Ordinary electric accessory c winning sensor
28 Normal symbol working memory
30 Normal symbol display device
35 Ordinary electric accessory c winning ball display device
40 Ordinary electric accessory a
42 Ordinary electric accessory b
44 Ordinary electric accessory c
50 ROM
55 RAM
57 Counter area
60 Holding device
61 Rotating member
62 Hold member
63 Guide member
64 Fixing member
65 axes
100 CPU
121
230 Normal symbol display device
232 Normal symbol 1 working memory
233 Normal design 1 gate switch
234 Normal design 2 indicator
235 Ordinary electric accessory d
236 Normal symbol 2 working memory
237 Ordinary electric accessory e
238 Ordinary electric accessory f
240 Out mouth
241 inner rail
242 Outer rail
245 Out mouth
246 Inner rail
247 Outer rail
250 Prize Ball Indicator Light
251 Prize Ball Indicator Light
252 Prize Ball Indicator Light
253 Prize Ball Indicator Light

Claims (5)

A game machine having a control means for determining the outcome of a normal symbol when the game medium passes through a predetermined area, and when the outcome becomes a specific pattern, the first bonus item is set in a winning-enabled state for a predetermined time. In
A second accessory that opens and closes to allow the game medium to be awarded in the open state, and a detecting means for detecting that the game medium passes ;
The detection means is provided immediately above the second accessory so that the game medium that has passed through the detection means can win the second accessory in the open state.
The control means further includes
When the passage of the game medium is detected by the detection means, the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled,
On this occasion,
If it is not detected that a game medium has been won in the first winning combination, the detection means can detect the passage of the gaming medium and wait for the second winning combination after a predetermined time has elapsed. By controlling the opening / closing operation of the second accessory in the first control mode, the game medium whose passage is detected by the detection means is prevented from winning the second accessory. ,
In the case where it is detected that the first winning combination is ready for winning and that the game medium has been won in the first winning combination, the detecting means detects passage of the gaming medium. In the second control mode, the game medium whose passage has been detected by the detection means can win the second bonus item by making the second bonus item ready for winning immediately afterward. A gaming machine that controls an opening / closing operation of a second accessory. In claim 1,
In addition, a third accessory is provided that opens and closes to allow a game medium to be awarded when the game is open.
The control means further includes
When it is detected that the second winning combination is ready for winning and a game medium is won in the second winning combination in the winning enabling state, the third winning combination is set to the winning possible state. A gaming machine characterized by that. In claim 2,
And a notification means for notifying the remaining number of game media that can be won in the third winning combination,
The control means further includes
A game medium that can win a prize in the third prize when it is detected that the first prize is in a prize ready state and that a game medium has been won in the first prize in the prize ready state. Set the total number of
Driving the notifying means to notify a subtraction result obtained by subtracting the number of game media won in the third bonus from a predetermined time from the total number of game media that can win in the third bonus; A gaming machine characterized by In any of claims 1, 2 and 3 ,
Furthermore, provided with a holding means that is provided directly above the detection means and holds the game medium for a predetermined time,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the holding means guides the game medium released from the hold so as to pass through the detection means . In claim 4 ,
The control means further includes
A gaming machine characterized in that when the opening / closing operation of the second accessory is controlled in the second control mode, the time for the holding means to hold the game medium is shortened.

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